July 4, 2024: The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) has revealed the outcomes of its 15th round, showcasing collaborations between India and Australia in cutting-edge scientific sectors such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, urban mining, electronic waste recycling, and advanced clean energy technologies.
Among the funded projects are endeavors like AI-driven platforms for soil carbon sequestration monitoring, eco-friendly recovery of metals from obsolete electronics, and revolutionary advancements in solar desalination technologies. These initiatives underscore the commitment of both nations to leveraging top-tier research capabilities for global benefit.
This year, the AISRF has granted funding to five projects spanning diverse fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, urban mining, electronic waste recycling, ultralow-cost solar, and clean hydrogen technologies. These projects underwent a thorough evaluation process to ensure they uphold the highest scientific standards and possess substantial potential for impactful outcomes.
Key recipients of this year’s grants include prestigious Indian institutions like the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, IIT Delhi, and IIT Bombay, signaling India’s robust participation in advancing scientific frontiers.
Australia-India Strategic Research Fund Unveils Breakthrough Collaborations: AISRF 15th Round Results
AISF Investment on research for this year focused on:
- Creating an AI-driven platform for monitoring soil carbon sequestration.
- Eco-friendly recovery of essential metals from obsolete mobile devices.
- Cost-effective solar thermal desalination by systems design with nanomaterials.
- Harnessing the immune system’s power to combat antimicrobial resistance.
- Advanced diagnostics and innovative therapeutics to detect and combat microbial infections.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, leading the charge in promoting international scientific cooperation, emphasized the strategic importance of these collaborations in fostering sustainable development and tackling global issues. His sentiments were echoed by Australia’s Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, highlighting the AISRF’s pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs.
As the projects gear up for implementation under the AISRF collaboration, anticipation is high for the impactful discoveries and innovations that will emerge from this fruitful collaboration between India and Australia.
This bilateral initiative, aimed at fostering joint research efforts, has allocated funding to projects spanning artificial intelligence, biotechnology, urban mining, electronic waste recycling, and advanced clean energy technologies. These initiatives are poised to redefine industries and offer innovative solutions to global challenges.
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